Skiing in Gausta

The main ski area, Gausta Skisenter, features a wide variety of terrain that is particularly well-suited for families, beginners, and intermediate skiers. Alongside perfectly groomed, uncrowded pistes, the resort provides access to an extensive cross-country skiing network across the surrounding plateau and a dedicated snowpark for freestyle progression.

For the truly adventurous, the unique Gaustabanen—a Cold War-era funicular railway built deep inside the mountain—provides access to the towering 1,883-meter peak of Gaustatoppen. From the summit, expert skiers can experience thrilling, lift-accessed off-piste descents with breathtaking views that stretch across a sixth of Norway on a clear day.

Gausta offers 35 kilometers of wide, perfectly groomed pistes spread across multiple interconnected areas, providing excellent cruising terrain. While the main resort caters primarily to beginners and intermediates, expert freeriders can tackle the legendary off-piste couloirs and bowls from the summit of Gaustatoppen.

Telemark is the historical birthplace of modern skiing, renowned for its rolling mountains, deep valleys, and deep-rooted winter sports heritage.